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Old 20-09-07, 10:14 AM   #12
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Default Re: Dad, my van is making a funny noise when I do 80

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Originally Posted by Jdubya View Post
Seems you need to start cutting apron strings Mr. Wilky...
How is he ever gonna learn if you keep treating him like a child?
Because when they are a mechanical numpty, as a parent you would be absolutely devastated (in the true non-tabloid sense) if you stopped checking thier car and they had an accident. I understand why tim does it.

My son who is 20 is not a mechanical numpty and I just cast a glace at his van if he's around.

My daughter is 23 and a complete mechanical numpty. I check her car's tyres, pressures, fluids etc everytime I see it! I check her mileage to see if it needs a service..... as far as she is concerned you put petrol in and go..... I kow that and if she had a crash cos of this stuff I would not forgive myself. Yes she should do it herself, but I'm her dad and need to look after her.
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